People looking for a little zany fun and local entertainment during Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo need…
Category: Rodeo Events
Mutton Busting
Mutton Busting is one of the most popular events at the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Young cowboys…
Breakaway Roping
Cowgirls from the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association will rope in rodeo’s fastest event! The roper begins…
Barrel Racing
Three metal 55 gallon barrels are arranged in a triangle, and barrel racers must run around…
Tie-Down Roping
Like many rodeo events, tie-down roping can be traced back to the working ranches of the…
Saddle Bronc Riding
Saddle bronc riding is rodeo’s classic event since it derived from the practice of “breaking” or…
Steer Wrestling
Sometimes referred to as “bulldogging,” steer wrestling is an all-out battle of strength. The cowboy starts…
Team Roping
This is the only true team event in rodeo – one “header” who ropes the head…
Bareback Riding
With nothing to hold but a “rigging” or suitcase-like handle on a strap secured comfortably behind…
Bull Riding
One 2,000 pound animal paired against one 150 pound man ensures an adrenaline rush for those…